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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

casting machine operator

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape.

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Description

Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of mouldingcasting processesferrous metal processingmanufacturing of metal assembly productsalloys of precious metalsnon-ferrous metal processingmetal joining technologies
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of metalprecious metal processing
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
cast metalmanipulate metalfill mouldsuse tools for castings repairadmit basic metals to furnacemaintain mouldsattend to detail in casting processesassemble metal partsensure mould uniformitymeasure metal to be heatedextract products from mouldsremove finished castsheat metalsmix moulding and casting materialhandle metal work ordersfabricate metal parts
OPTIONALOptional competences
monitor gaugeoperate metal heating equipmentfollow manufacturing work schedulecast concrete sectionsoperate concrete casting machinecast jewellery metalcast concrete ringscut metal productscommunicate using non-verbal languageassess suitability of metal types for specific applicationmanage time in casting processes

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

36 total
23 essential · 13 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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